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In contract it is clearly written that "Remove existing roof and replacing it with a new one." and same is signed by Seller. We also attached inspection report and roofing estimate by a roofing company which is also signed by seller.
Seller did only patch work. They are not ready to provide what type of work has been done on roof.
If this was written into your contract, then why did you close? Did you go look at the house and see if a new roof was on the entire house? I wouldn't have closed without proof of a new roof. Now you need to speak to a local real estate attorney to see what your realistic options are.
Anyone can sue for virtually anything, but the odds of this one prevailing are slim from what I am reading here, since the deal is already closed. When you weigh the hassle factor and the cost of a lawyer against the cost of a roof replacement, I'd admit defeat and opt for the roof replacement any day in the week. Lawsuits are painful no matter which side you are on.
Anyone can sue for virtually anything, but the odds of this one prevailing are slim from what I am reading here, since the deal is already closed. When you weigh the hassle factor and the cost of a lawyer against the cost of a roof replacement, I'd admit defeat and opt for the roof replacement any day in the week. Lawsuits are painful no matter which side you are on.
Agreed with you 100%. Based on what the OP has already said and the general opinion of this community, it doesn't sound like a slam dunk win for the OP. The OP could speak with an attorney if they wish and I will not discourage them. Just have to weigh the potential costs vs. the potential gains.
Agreed with you 100%. Based on what the OP has already said and the general opinion of this community, it doesn't sound like a slam dunk win for the OP. The OP could speak with an attorney if they wish and I will not discourage them. Just have to weigh the potential costs vs. the potential gains.
Having been through several lawsuits myself for various reasons the biggest "cost" isn't the dollars you shell out to the lawyers, it is the stress of dealing with courts and judges and litigation and negotiation. I guess some people enjoy getting into battles like this but it's not my cup of tea.
The OP has "left the Building", I think. It was all over as soon as they said it was a done deal and they had closed on the house. I feel bad for them.
I was a single woman for many years and was taken to the cleaners, so to speak, by many "professionals", promising good work. My husband cannot believe how mistrustful I am until I tell him some of my encounters......lol
The OP has "left the Building", I think. It was all over as soon as they said it was a done deal and they had closed on the house. I feel bad for them.
I was a single woman for many years and was taken to the cleaners, so to speak, by many "professionals", promising good work. My husband cannot believe how mistrustful I am until I tell him some of my encounters......lol
Yeah, he hasn't been back since his last reply on the 14th.
In contract it is clearly written that "Remove existing roof and replacing it with a new one." and same is signed by Seller. We also attached inspection report and roofing estimate by a roofing company which is also signed by seller.
Seller did only patch work. They are not ready to provide what type of work has been done on roof.
You should have had your roofer inspect and get receipts before closing. Refused to close until complete. Why didn't you? Sorry. That's on you.
OP, I think your agent is partly to blame here. Your agent should have insisted on, first of all, adding in that the repair needed to be done by a "licensed reputable roofing contractor." Also, your agent should have insisted on seeing receipts for the work by the company who did the work, details on what was done, warranty, etc. And all that should have been done before buyer contingencies, if any, were removed. Once contingencies are removed, you are SOL. Sorry, but it's agents like yours that made me want to become a Realtor myself, as too many are in it just to make a buck, rather than look after their clients' best interests.
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